Superman Rogues Gallery Appreciation 2022

[Myskin]

Not many Bronze age names come to my mind honestly.

The Sandman creature? The Galactic Golem? Satanis and Sirene?

Actually, there are a couple of them who could deserve a revamp (and a couple of slightly successful attempts were made in past).
The ones which come to my mind are Master Jailer (the Johns version wasn't that bad), Neutron, Black Zero, Atomic Skull and Amalak. Back in the days I had a soft spot for Amalak in particular, especially the Pasko version.
I vaguely remember that Kurt Busiek was interested in a revamp of the Atomic Skull in his run and wanted to elevate him to an A-list villain for a while. But as far as I know, it never happened.

[Thor-Ul]

Actually, there are a couple of them who could deserve a revamp (and a couple of slightly successful attempts were made in past).
The ones which come to my mind are Master Jailer (the Johns version wasn't that bad), Neutron, Black Zero, Atomic Skull and Amalak. Back in the days I had a soft spot for Amalak in particular, especially the Pasko version.

Of those names several still are pretty active Superman troublemakers, maybe Neutron the one who less revisions have. Master jailer is also a more stable presence, but right now his circunstances are unclear.

About Black Zero... Let the name belong to the alternate Kon-El. Supervillians claiming to be the real destroyers of Krypton had left me with real bad taste and I think is a concept is better to remove from disscussion.

I vaguely remember that Kurt Busiek was interested in a revamp of the Atomic Skull in his run and wanted to elevate him to an A-list villain for a while. But as far as I know, it never happened.

He indeed hinted something planned for the Atomic Skull, making him more a schemer and a real power play. But with Amalak, even with the concept of the space pirate seeking revenge aghainst kryptonians... dunno. It didn't clcked for my. It was like something was missing.

[K7P5V]

I wish more of the Bronze Age villains were revamped.

Agreed. Always thought Black Zero had potential...

Not many Bronze age names come to my mind honestly.

The Sandman creature?

For what it's worth, I enjoyed the Walt Simonson version (XD)

Master Jailer

I'd settle for the Pre-Crisis version, if it's ever decided that he should be brought back...

[Vordan]

Bizzaro-centric story in today's Red Hood webtoon. Lex is also President in that continuity.

It’s funny how popular the idea of Lex becoming President has proved despite the only story that’s endured from that era being the one where he gets deposed. I hope more writers are able to exploit the potential it offered better than the mainline comics did.

Not many Bronze age names come to my mind honestly.

The Sandman creature? The Galactic Golem? Satanis and Sirene?

Busiek’s Galactic Golem was cool. Don’t care about the rest.

Actually, there are a couple of them who could deserve a revamp (and a couple of slightly successful attempts were made in past).
The ones which come to my mind are Master Jailer (the Johns version wasn't that bad), Neutron, Black Zero, Atomic Skull and Amalak. Back in the days I had a soft spot for Amalak in particular, especially the Pasko version.
I vaguely remember that Kurt Busiek was interested in a revamp of the Atomic Skull in his run and wanted to elevate him to an A-list villain for a while. But as far as I know, it never happened.

Master Jailer and Atomic Skull have a lot of potential I think. Particularly given Skull’s current status as being part of the Metropolis PD, although we have yet to see if Williamson will continue that.

[Dagothoth]

It’s funny how popular the idea of Lex becoming President has proved despite the only story that’s endured from that era being the one where he gets deposed. I hope more writers are able to exploit the potential it offered better than the mainline comics did.

Busiek’s Galactic Golem was cool. Don’t care about the rest.

Master Jailer and Atomic Skull have a lot of potential I think. Particularly given Skull’s current status as being part of the Metropolis PD, although we have yet to see if Williamson will continue that.

I feel like president Luthor’s inclusion in the supersons movie really worked

I feel that the supersons presented a very interesting iteration of Superman’s world that mixed Donner and a bunch of rebirth stuff

[Thor-Ul]

Busiek’s Galactic Golem was cool. Don’t care about the rest.

Master Jailer and Atomic Skull have a lot of potential I think. Particularly given Skull’s current status as being part of the Metropolis PD, although we have yet to see if Williamson will continue that.

As always, a lot of characters have potential and most of the time depends on the writer to make them shine, on how and where. Not all concepts work but sometimes a creative twist can make a overlooked character to work. Just think in Kite man

[Vordan]

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[Thor-Ul]

Someone asked to PKJ for Anguish...

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But I think than an space pirate like Amalak would be more suited for him to write about:

[Thor-Ul]

Did anyone knew about Kurt Busiek take on Terra-Man? It would had been amazing:

[godisawesome]

Did anyone knew about Kurt Busiek take on Terra-Man? It would had been amazing:

I love that idea; add in Superman having to form a “space posse” to go get him, and it’s even better.

[Vordan]

I remember reading that! Wonder how the whole “Terra-Man is powerless” on Earth would have worked.

[Vordan]

Livewire with a different jacket variant:



I like the one with studs more.

[Frontier]

Livewire rocking out !

[Dagothoth]

I remember reading that! Wonder how the whole “Terra-Man is powerless” on Earth would have worked.

Probably he got defeated by Superman at this point

He’s powerless because Superman basically broke all of his toys

[Thor-Ul]

Livewire with a different jacket variant:



I like the one with studs more.

Livewire got jacket envy.